Job Description

A leading data services business is seeking to add an Information Security Specialist to their team. This role will be based working from home and in the London office

This rare opportunity focuses on the administration and management of the group information security and the tools associated this. The client will consider those interested in a security based career path but are only able to demonstrate limited commercial experience, or are from a technical support environment looking to transfer across.

You will be responsible for maintaining the confidentiality, integrity and availability of the Group information. You will distribute security alerts, ensure patching processes comply and work on global projects to improve security.

Other knowledge needed includes both Windows and Unix OS, Microsoft and Linux systems security. Knowledge of Web security, Mimecast, would be beneficial, as would Logical Access Management, Identity Management, threat assessment and cryptography.

The position will require the incumbent to lead research and make recommendations, regarding the future implementations of procedures and systems to enhance information handling. Further, you will holistically consider systems security and will help represent the region in external and internal audits.

Any Security or compliance qualifications (ITIL, CCP,CLAS, CISSP, CISM ) would be beneficial

Excellent communication skills are required as you will be interacting with both technical and non-technical individuals. In addition to the basic salary, benefits are excellent.